The Myth of Work/Life Balance: What Mums Really Need Instead

Feeling like balance is just another unreachable ideal? You’re not the only one. This episode is a warm, honest unpacking of what work/life balance really looks like when you're raising little humans and running a business from home.

If you’ve ever wondered why the "productivity" advice doesn't work for you or felt guilt for choosing your kids over batching content, this one’s for you. I get real about why traditional ideas of work/life balance fail mums in business, and how I've found a new way to thrive - through rhythms, seasons, and real-life strategies that support both your business and your family. It's raw, it's practical, and it's permission-giving in all the right ways.

Inside this episode:

• Why the 50/50 balance myth doesn’t serve mums building businesses

• The crushing weight of the mental load, and what “context switching” really means

• The difference between planning your ideal week vs. your realistic week

• Tools and practices that actually help you manage business and life (without burnout)

• How to separate “growth” work from “maintenance” work in your biz

• Why energy-based scheduling beats productivity hacks every time

Episode Highlights:

• Real talk: You're not overwhelmed because you're bad at balance - you're overwhelmed because you’re doing more than one person’s share

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